A BARWELL charity worker is amazed at the support he has received so far on his mission to help feed the hungry by biking 1,250 miles to Romania.

Gwyn Williams, who works as an operation manager for Feed the Hungry UK, called on the people of the borough to help him get fit and fix his £25 bike, bought on eBay, ahead of the trip next spring.

And he has already received a great amount of help, with four people offering to train with him, a man who has trained as a sports physical therapist offering to be on his support team and a logistics manager who can help him plan all the details.

He has also been offered a set of wheels and spares for the ride.

Gwyn, of Kirkby Road, said: “Week by week I read The Hinckley Times and am continually amazed at the generosity of people in the area may it be to individual local needs or to international disaster.

“I should therefore have not been surprised at the response to my request for my epic 1,250 mile bikeathon.

“All I can say is Hinckley people you are the best.

“Question though. Should I shave my legs or not?”

If you can give Gwyn even more help, get in touch at gwilliams@feedthehuingry.org